Torrance, CA and Houston, TX—Jo Drake Keim, with 17 years of experience in the field as an environmental professional and educator, joined Partner Engineering and Science Inc. as a project manager in the firm’s Houston office.
Keim comes to Partner from the Houston office of URS Corporation, where as senior environmental scientist, she served as business line leader for due diligence projects and environmental investigations within the oil and gas, petrochemical, telecommunications, medical, manufacturing, retail, and real estate industries.
Keim also instructs occupational training courses on asbestos-related matters, indoor air quality, and environmental regulations.
She received a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and a master’s degree in environmental management from the University of Houston – Clear Lake.
“Jo has been in the industry for over 17 years and brings with her a wealth of experience across a wide range of environmental fields,” said principal Summer Gell in a prepared statement. “Her expertise coupled with her passion makes her a unique asset to this firm as we continue to establish ourselves as the best home for talented professionals in Houston and throughout Texas.”

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